Frequently Asked Questions

CAD Pack Furniture Manager is compatible with Revit versions 2020 to 2024.

No, it is only compatible with only 64-bit operating systems. The installer is only Windows 7 64-bit-compatible due to Microsoft SQL Server and its installer.

Yes. First, use Catalog Update to install Family Catalogs to a computer’s local drive. To keep families in catalogs up-to-date, run Catalog Update monthly.

Next, copy the Family Catalogs from the local directory C:\ProgramData\HMI\HMI Revit\Library\Revit version to a server location. Copy all families to the server after each monthly update.

Lastly, change the directory path. In Revit, open a project file, select FM icon, select Utilities pulldown, and Browse Family Path, and browse to server location.

Yes, they are located in Help, which you can find on the CAD Pack Furniture Manager ribbon.

Yes. Pricing is also updated when you choose the Catalog Update each month.

You can run Catalog Update from the CAD Pack Furniture Manager ribbon. This will automatically update your software. Or, you can download it manually.

If a family doesn’t exist in the FM Specifier, you can use Insert CAD. This will allow you to choose a block, enter the information needed, and create a family using the AutoCAD block.

If you have CAD Pack for AutoCAD loaded, you will also be able to browse the CAD Pack Product Catalog from within the Insert CAD Dialog, choose an item, and create a family to place.

Information and Video Tutorials about this program can be found in Help on the CAD Pack Furniture Manager ribbon.

Pricing is updated when you use Catalog Update. To update pricing in an existing project, use Element Properties and click Update Pricing in the menu bar.

Open the version of Revit you would like to update. At the Welcome\Start Screen (before going into a Project or Family) select CAD Pack Furniture Manager from the ribbon and click on Update Catalogs. If Catalog Update is grayed out, you are in a Project or a Family document. You must close out of it and go back to the Welcome\Start Screen to access Family Catalogs.

Use the CAD to Model program with a *.txt file from AutoCAD to redraw the file using Revit Families. Make sure to set your file extension appropriately to locate the desired file type.

For assistance with how to use the program, refer to Help found on the CAD Pack Furniture Manager ribbon. You’ll find documentation and video tutorials.

A *.zxf file can be created from Revit using Element Properties. Once you have the list of items you need in the Element Properties spreadsheet, you can click on Export to AutoCAD (*.zxf) in the menu bar to create the file using the line items.

A *.SIF file can be created using Element Properties. Once you have the list of items you need in the Element Properties spreadsheet, click on Create SIF File in the menu bar and choose the type of SIF file to create.

Click on Help on the CAD Pack Furniture Manager ribbon. There you will find documentation and video tutorials for each command.

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact CAD Pack Technical Support at 616 654 3483 or [email protected].

Technical support is available between 7 am and 5 pm EST, Monday through Friday, excluding US holidays. During off hours, please leave a message and a support representative will return your call.

If you have questions specific to Revit, refer to your Revit manual, the Revit Help file, or contact your Autodesk reseller.

CAD Pack is compatible with AutoCAD versions 2014 to 2024.

Yes. The CAD Pack Product Browser runs on 64-bit Windows operating systems. Users having trouble placing products directly into AutoCAD should place products by choosing Copy to Clipboard or Save DWG As... from the Placement Options pull-down.

Yes. Visit the CAD Pack Network Configuration article for more information.

Yes. The CAD Pack Product Browser has two new symbol placement options that allows the symbol to be copied to clipboard or saved as a DWG file. DWG files can be inserted into other CAD software such as AutoCAD LT, Google SketchUp, and Revit Architecture.

Download and install the CAD Pack application and product catalogs. Select from the Product Catalogs a product or typical, select the Placement Option to be Save DWG As..., and save the file to a folder location. In SketchUp, select File and Import, select the Options button, set the Scale Units to Inches, and select DWG file to complete import process.

No. You need to use the TakeOff Select Symbols and TakeOff Create SIF/Report functions in order to create a SIF file that can be read into a third-party specification software package.

First, start AutoCAD. Next, open the CAD Pack Product Browser from the CAD Pack icon on the desktop. To download a product catalog, select from the menu Product Catalogs and Download Catalogs, then choose which catalogs to download. Next, choose a Product Catalog and select the product tree until you get to a product number. Prior to placing the CAD symbol, choose your Placement Options and then click Place (located in the lower right corner). AutoCAD will become the active window, the product symbol will be on the cursor ready to place, and the CAD Pack Utilities Menu will load. For further details on how to use the CAD Pack Product Browser, launch the CAD Pack Tutorial or CAD Pack Help.

The latest CAD Pack can be downloaded from the CAD Pack for AutoCAD page. It is recommended to uninstall the older version of CAD Pack prior to installing the latest version.
If you require more assistance, contact our CAD Pack Technical Support.

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact CAD Pack Technical Support at 616 654 3483 or [email protected] .

Technical support is available between 7 am and 5 pm EST, Monday through Friday, excluding US holidays. During off hours, please leave a message and a support representative will return your call.

If you have questions specific to AutoCAD, refer to your AutoCAD manual, the AutoCAD Help file, or contact your AutoCAD dealer.